Mechanical Construction Team Leader

About the job Mechanical Construction Team Leader

Job Title: Mechanical Construction Team Leader

Location: Austin, Texas, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

We are hiring a highly experienced and motivated Mechanical Construction Team Leader to lead mechanical systems installation for a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Texas. This role will be responsible for overseeing HVAC, clean utilities, and process piping construction while ensuring all work aligns with cGMP, FDA, and industry regulatory standards. This is a key leadership position requiring strong field management, technical design review, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

• Lead all on-site mechanical construction activities including HVAC systems, cleanroom utilities (WFI, PW, Clean Steam), and process piping.
• Analyze and interpret RFPs, P&IDs, and technical documentation to ensure accurate project scoping and mechanical integration.
• Provide technical guidance during early-stage design, layout development, and utility load estimation.
• Supervise mechanical contractors and field teams, enforcing strict compliance with safety protocols, project schedules, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA/QC, and project management teams for seamless project execution.
• Participate in detailed design reviews and provide constructability feedback throughout planning and execution phases.
• Monitor and report on construction progress, identifying and resolving field-level issues to maintain project timelines and compliance.
• Support commissioning and validation of mechanical systems in alignment with regulatory and client requirements.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet cGMP, FDA, ASME BPE, and local building code standards.
• Represent the mechanical discipline during internal and external meetings with clients, consultants, and regulatory officials.
• Maintain accurate construction records, reports, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of mechanical construction or engineering experience, with at least 3 years in biopharmaceutical or life sciences facility projects.
• Proven expertise in mechanical installation for clean rooms, process piping, and clean utilities.
• Strong understanding of cMP, FDA guidelines, and life sciences mechanical system standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities in large, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Experience with construction projects located in Texas.
• Familiarity with international or multicultural project teams and global contractors.
• EPC or EPCM project experience in biopharma, biotech, or high-tech sectors.
• Working knowledge of ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME BPE, and FDA/EMA frameworks.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with BIM and construction coordination tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Established network within the pharmaceutical construction or EPC community.